A rare find in the heart of Devon Valley, 6km from historic Stellenbosch and situated on a working wine farm, this beautiful cedarwood-clad hotel is set amongst ancient trees and magnificent scenery of the Stellenbosch wine route, commanding breathtaking views over the Cape Winelands and the Helderberg Mountains. Accommodation The charming central, timber-framed building with 21 rooms (including 4 family suites) is flanked by the Cellar and Manor House blocks offering a further 16 rooms, as well as 3 Courtyard rooms, making a total of 40 rooms all with private baths, ceiling fans, heaters, telephone, radio and satellite TV. All the Cellar rooms and some of the Manor House rooms have their own fireplaces. Dining The Vineleaf Restaurant serves outstanding country cuisine based on the freshest local ingredients, many of them home grown. The cellar features the very finest wines of Devon Valley and the Stellenbosch region, with our wine list having won the prestigious Diamond Diners Club Award for the past two years. Light meals are also available in the lounge or on the terraces overlooking the valley, while during summer picnics are served in the gardens or around the pool. At night, the cosy pub offers fine ports, cognacs and over 80 different malt whiskies, the largest collection in Africa. Conference Facilities The newly enlarged and upgraded facilities are ideal for business conferences, seminars, training workshops or functions, catering for up to 100 people in cinema style, or up to 45 in U-shape seating. The hotel can accommodate functions and banquets for up to 160 GUESTS. The perfect location for romantic country weddings. Entertainment The hotel has 2 swimming pools and boules on a dedicated Petanque court. Vineyard walks are very popular and an 18-hole golf course is less than 10 minutes away. Serious hikers can enjoy an optional 12km or 24km trail over the Pappegaaiberg while birdwatchers can find a fascinating variety of bird life at nearby protea plantations. Tutored wine-tasting afternoons can be arranged in which local wines are introduced, along with hand-made farm cheeses. Private tastings and cellar tours at nearby estates can also be arranged. |